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Shingleback Davey Estate Shiraz 2016

November 18, 2020by vinonotebook Leave a comment

Formerly the Reserve, now simply the Davey Estate and sourced from a single vineyard on the Shingleback estate. For some reason I never get to these Single Vineyards as the […]

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Mandala Cabernet Sauvignon 2018

November 17, 2020by vinonotebook Leave a comment

From Mandala’s estate at Dixon’s Creek  and spending 18 months in French Oak. Mandala, Cabernet Sauvignon, Yarra Valley, 2018 Elegant, fragrant blackcurrant/cassis and violets, soft chocolate cake richness, pouch tobacco, […]

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Mandala Shiraz 2018

November 17, 2020by vinonotebook Leave a comment

Mandala are based in the Yarra Valley and draw their fruit from their estate at Dixon’s Creek along with their Yarra Junction vineyard. Charles Smedley has a dab hand with […]

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Orlando Cellar 13 Grenache 2019

November 17, 2020by vinonotebook Leave a comment

Orlando Wines have been an synonymous with Australian table wines for many years, having such iconic wines as Steingarten Riesling and Jacaranda Ridge Cabernet. And now, they’ve had a face […]

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Blue Pyrenees Estate Midnight Cuvée 2016

November 16, 2020by vinonotebook Leave a comment

The flagship sparkling for Blue Pyrenees, there’s 18% Macedon Ridge Vineyard fruit (Chardonnay and Pinot Noir) included from the cooler Macedon Ranges blended with the Estate Chardonnay. The fruit handpicked […]

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Blue Pyrenees Estate Vintage Brut 2017

November 16, 2020by vinonotebook Leave a comment

Blue Pyrenees have included 22% fruit from the nearby cool climate region of Macedon for this Cuvee. Traditional Method of the usual suspects: 69% Chardonnay, 17% Pinot Noir and 14% […]

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Bremerton Tamblyn 2018

November 15, 2020by vinonotebook Leave a comment

A fine and well constructed release from Bremerton Wines sees this blend with 44% Cabernet, 40% Shiraz, 11% Malbec and 5% Merlot. New and old French and American Oak maturation. […]

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Salena Estate Twisted Sticks Organic Cabernet Sauvignon 2019

November 15, 2020by vinonotebook Leave a comment

Salena Estate are based in the Riverland region of South Australia and are one of the largest producers of organic wine in Australia, producing approximately 150,000 cases of organic wine […]

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The Gate by Shingleback Cabernet Shiraz 2018

November 13, 2020by vinonotebook Leave a comment

New addition the Shingleback stable. 51% Cabernet Sauvignon, 49% Shiraz. Each component has been vinified separately in small open fermenters. 13 months maturation in 1 to 4 year old French […]

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Blue Pyrenees Estate Dry Sparkling Rosé NV

November 12, 2020by vinonotebook Leave a comment

Made in the Transfer method, (still technically a traditional method as the label states). Made from 100% Estate grown Pinot Noir Blue Pyrenees Estate,  Dry Sparkling Rosé, Pinot Noir, Pyrenees, […]

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